2stageEF high performance class AB power amp / 200W8R / 400W4R

Cross for IPS/VAS PCB heatsinks

Toni asked me to share -- there are direct crosses for the Fischerelektronik heatsinks (and also available from Digikey):

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Fischerelektronik part       Assmann part
[COLOR=#000000]SK75/25 STS TO220            [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000]V5229W  (L:  25mm / 12kW TR)[/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000]SK75/37 STS TO220            [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000]V5229X  (L:  37.5mm / 10kW TR)[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000]SK75/50 STS TO220            [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]V5229Y  (L:  50mm / 8.5kW TR)
[COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000]SK76/25 STS TO220            [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000]V5220W  (L:  25mm / 10kW TR)[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000]SK76/37 STS TO220            [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000]V5220X  (L:  37.5mm / 8kw TR)[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000]SK76/50 STS TO220            [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=#000000]V5220Y  (L:  50mm / 7kw TR)[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]


https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=V5229W
https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=V5229X
https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=V5229Y
https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=V5220W
https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=V5220X


For whatever reason, Digikey doesn't currently seem to list the 5220Y, but if they did, the URL would be:

https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=V5220Y


(FWIW, I called them to ask if they could start carry the 5220Y...they were very non-committal about it, but said they'd 'look into it')
 
... ready for new projects ... :D

Nice rack!
Was the post to show everyone or are you really ready for new projects?
I have a few ideas I would like to toss around, see if they stand up to independent examination.
It worked well last time, I had one little recommendation and you did almost all the work;)
I have some theory worked out that looks pretty nice, and the start of simulations to attempt to implement it.
Also almost finished my own machine-works rebuilt so almost ready for new projects myself.

Best wishes
David
 
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Really ready!

The renewed measurement PC is now powered by opensuse leap 15 and latest GPIB bus drivers 4.1.0

As a warm up I just have designed an ac mains dc blocker small enough that it can be installed in the amp. 80x60 and 35mm height.
The next days the cabling of the 4 channel Ixys powered amp will start...


BR, Toni
 
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AC mains DC Blocker

attached schematics and gerber files.

Feel free to use for non commercial DIY projects.

WARNING: this circuit carries AC mains voltage and is therefore very dangerous and can be lethal. I am not responsible for any costs, damage and/or injury using these schematics. Do not use this schematics if you do not have the necessary experience and knowledge!

BR, Toni
 

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2 diodes in series and antiparallel give a DC blocking voltage of ~ 1,4V.
As you know the AC mains sometimes carry a small amount of DC voltage which move your transformers working point out of the optimal zone and make the transformer physically hum. Especially if the transformer is a toroid with high output power which has a low input resistance on primary side. Typically all 300VA and bigger transformers are affected.

The lytics are acting like very low resistance for the 50/60Hz AC voltage so the AC voltage itself will not be reduced.


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AC mains DC Blocker

Here the simulation of the new sa2014 power supply with dc_blocker_small included.
Simulation shows the power supply load of the amplifier providing 400W@4R. The power dissipation in the individual lytics are very small during heavy load: 47mW. Ripple current well between spec.

BR, Toni
 

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